Social discussion of CS in K-12

["Reese, George Clifford" <reese AT illinois.edu>]

If I’m awake J tomorrow night at 8, I’ll try to join the ICE twitter chat, #ICEilchat.

George

 

George Reese

Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (MSTE)

505 East Green St.
Suite 102

Champaign, IL 61820

217-333-6604

 

From: Illinois Computing Educators [mailto:info AT iceberg.org]
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 6:53 AM
To: Reese, George Clifford
Subject: Last week - apply for TECH 2015! Learn more...

 

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Give your students a VOICE and an unforgettable day!

 

 

 

Bring your students to Springfield on May 7!

Deadline to apply for TECH 2015 is February 3

Have your students show how technology is transforming learning in your school as they tell our state legislators and other officials about the importance of being connected learners!  Apply to bring a team to the Illinois Capitol on May 7, 2015 for TECH 2015! 

See photos and read about our 2014 event.  We are seeking students from every grade level and every legislative district in Illinois.  Students of all ages and abilities are welcome.  Online applications must be completed by February 3.  Download our 2015 brochure to read more or visit the TECH 2015 website.

   

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  Join us for the January ICE Twitter Chat
Thursday, January 29 - 8:00 pm 

 

   

  Need more info or tutorials on participating in Twitter chats?
Check out tips on ICE website! 

  

  

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Just days away - Saturday, January 31!

You can still register for the spectacular NICE Mini-Conference to be held at Niles North High School in Skokie this Saturday, January 31.  Go to the event website for more details and a link to register  Last year, over 400 educators enjoyed 40+ sessions and a closing keynote speaker.    Don't miss it!

 

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ICE CHIP After Hours Workshop - February 11

Come join ICE Chip on Wednesday, February 11th from 4:00-5:30 pm at Warren Palm School, located at 170th & Dixie Hwy in Hazel Crest, IL, for an After Hours Workshop on Augmented Reality.  See how you can transform everyday items into an interactive experience.  We will explore apps and programs like Aurasma, DAQRI, and more that can be used at all grade levels.  This will be a great hands=on experience, so bring a smart phone or tablet so you can work along.  Let us know you are coming by filling out this quick form,  http://tinyurl.com/ICEChipAR.  We hope to eee you on the 11th!

 

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ICE Conference 2015 reminders...

	Volunteer and $ave! Consider volunteering at ICE 2015.  We need help with a variety of tasks during the big event and a 2-3 hour shift will qualify you for $75 in reimbursement of your general conference day registration fee. Read more and sign up!
	Registration for ICE 2015 is rolling along!  Register now - don't miss out on that special workshop or event.  See everything requiring pre-registration in our workshop book.

 

 

Other announcements and events of interest to ICE members...

 

 

• Register today for @edcamp302 - Feb 7th for a great FREE day of PD! www.edcamp302.weebly.com 

• Northern Il Flipped Consortium - Grayslake, Il Mar 6, 2015 Jon Bergmann, Keynote Register: http://flippedillinois.weebly.com/

• Grayslake Elementary D46 seeks an experienced SIS Administrator to begin immediately. Learn more visit http://ww2.d46.org/district-jobs.asp

• Attend the 1st Future Ready Schools Summit! Courageous Leadership, Empowered Teachers, Student Agency + Inspiring Spaces il.futurereadysummit.com

 

            

 

 

 

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